Dexter High School vs. Arkansas City High School
Should you attend Dexter High School or Arkansas City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Arkansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 885 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
157 students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1154 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
17
-
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
19
-
Grade 9 Students
21
235
Grade 10 Students
25
235
Grade 11 Students
27
211
Grade 12 Students
26
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
36%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%